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Ex-Air Force Chief, Mohammed Umar Not Guilty Of N66 Million Fraud, Court Rules
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a former Chief of Air Staff, Mohammed Umar, guilty of diverting N66 million from the account of the Nigerian Air Force. The retired Air chief marshal battled one count of money laundering involving N66 million allegedly cornered from the account of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)...
Zelensky calls on US to “Do More” to Punish Russia For Invading Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the United States to "do more" during what is "the darkest time" for his country. "In the darkest time for our country, for the whole Europe, I call on you to do more. New packages of sanctions are needed, constantly, every week until the Russian military machine stops. Restrictions are needed for everyone on...
Manchester United Suffer Worst Trophy Drought in 40 Years After Champions League Exit
Manchester United's Champions League exit means they are suffering their worst trophy drought in 40 years; United's last piece of silverware was the Europa League in 2017 under Jose Mourinho; a win rate of 45 per cent in all competitions this season is their lowest since the 1989-90 campaign Manchester United are suffering their worst trophy drought in 40 years...
Go After Bandits, Terrorists For Abusing Image Of Islam, Shehu Sani Challenges Hisbah
The Shari’a Police in Kano and other northern states, otherwise called Hisbah, have been called upon to rise against insecurity by ideologically confronting kidnappers, bandits and terrorists in the region who are abusing the image of Islam and Muslims by their acts. The call was made by the popular human rights activist and politician, Shehu Sani in Kano on Monday...
Hon. Ichita Challenges Ikpeazu To Account For World Bank $800m Conditional Cash Transfer Initiative
Member of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Obinna Ichita, has said the state government under Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu must account for $800million it received from the World Bank to share to the people under Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) initiative. The representative of Aba south state constituency said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Umuahia,...
IPOB Hires Another Senior Advocate Of Nigeria To Fight Proscription By FG
The legal team of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra has clarified that a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma Machukwu-Ume (SAN), would join the team challenging the proscription of IPOB in court. According to the leader of the legal team, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Mike Ozekhome remains the only Senior Advocate of Nigeria in the defence...
As Strike Continues, NANS Declares Support For Embattled Ebonyi Governor, Umahi
As the nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU continues, the umbrella body of students in the country, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked Ebonyi state governor, Chief Dave Umahi to remain focused despite a court judgement sacking him and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe as well as 15 lawmakers in the...
In Seven Years, I Never Had Religious Disagreement With Buhari — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the weekend said in the last seven years of working closely with President Muhammadu Buhari, there has not been any religious dispute between them. The Vice President has also canvassed for the use of faith by religious leaders to unite the nation as well as improve the lives of the citizenry. Speaking while playing host to...
Sen. Abe Inspires Young People, Reveals How He Once Slept Under Bridge
A former senator, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the seventh National Assembly, Magnus Abe, has revealed how he slept under the bridge while he was stranded during his youthful days in Port Harcourt. Abe, who stated this during an interactive session with youths and young professionals in Port Harcourt, also narrated how he overcame challenges earlier in life. Abe...
Big Come Back: Tuwantu Music Set Partner Foreign Labels, Harness Talents In South East
One of the old music production labels in Nigeria, Tuwantu Music has concluded plans to make a big welcome back into the industry with fresh partnerships from foreign music labels which is targeted at harnessing young talents and potentials across the country, particularly the South East region. The popular music label had temporarily halt production while undertaking a critical research...
